Stay Compliant with Confidence

Understand California Title 22 regulations (§87463, §87466, §87705) and learn how to meet your legal responsibilities in resident assessment, care planning, and documentation.

Support Residents with Dignity

Recognize the differences between dementia, Alzheimer’s, and normal aging. Gain practical strategies to identify changes in cognition and ensure person-centered, compassionate care.

Apply the Latest Research

Explore recent findings on risk factors, brain changes, oral health, and emerging therapies—equipping you with knowledge to guide families and support resident well-being.

About the course

Caring for residents with dementia requires knowledge, empathy, and compliance with California’s Title 22 regulations. This one-hour continuing education course, Dementia Course 1: Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease, is designed specifically for RCFE Administrators who want to strengthen their leadership and oversight skills. You’ll learn how to: Define dementia and distinguish it from normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease Identify common causes, including Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementia Recognize reversible conditions that mimic dementia, such as delirium, thyroid imbalance, and medication effects Understand dementia progression from early to late stages, with a focus on functional and behavioral changes Apply Title 22 requirements for observation, documentation, and care planning Stay current on emerging therapies and research that may impact future care practices This course blends practical strategies with evidence-based insights to help you ensure safe, person-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Whether you’re a new administrator or a seasoned leader, you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge to support residents, guide staff, and foster a safe, compassionate care environment.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 13 Lessons

  1. 1

    Major Neurocognitive Disorder Training Overview

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      Welcome!

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      Study Sheet

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      Overview and Definitions

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      Common Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) Handout

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      Quiz 1

  2. 2

    Recognizing and Understanding Common NPS Symptoms

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      Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

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      Quiz 2

  3. 3

    Supporting Residents with NPS Symptoms

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      Supporting Residents with NPS 1

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      Supporting Residents 2 and Summary

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      Quiz 3

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    Course Wrap Up

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      Course Evaluation

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      References

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      Final Exam

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Enroll today and strengthen your expertise in dementia care.

Give yourself and your team the tools to stay compliant with Title 22 regulations while improving the quality of life for your residents.

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